Opening In Paris: The Motor Show Gets Going (Slideshow)

By WSJ Staff

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The Paris Motor Show began today with the first of two press days, giving manufacturers a chance to tout new models, unveil surprising concept vehicles and and make major product and corporate announcements before the show opens to the public this weekend.Writers and other members of the media have the advantage of seeing the latest vehicles without having to fight the crowds that mark the public show. They also get the first look as numerous new models long before they reach dealer showrooms.

In Paris car makers showed off a variety of machinery from the redesigned BMW X3 crossover utility vehicle to the exotic Ferrari SA Aptera. Here’s a look at those and others notables at the show.